On Friday, May 11, Prescott students and faculty gathered expectantly at a special Cardinal Pride Assembly in the Malone Intermediate School Gym. It was the end of Teacher Appreciation Week and they were in for a surprise.

Familiar faces from Fox 9 TV News were on hand to present a very special award to Fourth Grade teacher, Mr. Greg Lenn. As a surprise to most in attendance, Mr. Lenn was recognized as a Fox 9 Top Teacher Award recipient with a presentation by Fox News personality, Cody Matz.

According to Matz, hundreds of nominations were received for this award and Mr. Lenn was one of 9 chosen this year based on his amazing dedication to his students. Among many other examples, Matz noted that Mr. Lenn is a military veteran and helps his students appreciate our military with special contributions to the Veterans Day activities, which he helps coordinate in Prescott.

This year, Mr. Lenn has guided his students through the grief of losing a classmate, Ava, and the process of honoring her memory. “Ava had a big impact on me. I am so pleased her memory will live on in a special park for children in our community,” Mr. Lenn stated in his remarks. Ava’s family is part of a local effort to create a Fairy Garden Wonderland in Prescott to honor their children’s lives. It will provide a place of creative of play and imagination for all children. Ava’s mother was present as the award was received.

Also in the audience was Mr. Lenn’s wife and mother. “We are so proud of him,” they both echoed. “He is so dedicated to his students, to his family. It is truly an honor to be here as he is recognized.”

Mr. Lenn has been a Prescott teacher for over 20 years. He was a second grade teacher for most of those years and recently moved to the fourth grade. Some of his current students have been in his class twice as a result of that move. “Mr. Lenn is an amazing teacher and mentor and well deserving of this recognition,” noted Principal Deanne Edlefsen.

Mr. Lenn’s award as a Fox 9 Top Teacher includes a $900 check to the school from Royal Credit Union, a Subway sandwich party for 50 friends, and a crystal apple award for his desk.

An excerpt from his award recognition letter from the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers...

Jason Brazzale, a biology teacher at Prescott High School was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers (WSST) for the Excellence in Science Education Award. WSST recognizes science teachers annually for their achievements. The purpose of this award is to foster excellence in science instruction and to recognize that excellence. This award is given annually to persons who have made outstanding contributions to the improvement of science education in Wisconsin.

Jason has spent the last 12 years in biology education, he has also taught human and has implemented the courses of Environmental Science and Biotech at Prescott. Jason states he has “ had the good fortune of associating with some top-tiered, high respected educators who have served as colleagues, mentors and role models for me.” Read More...

Mrs. Marie Magnan: Prescott School Disitrct Nurse, R.N., B.S.N.2018 School Nurse of the Year

Marie Magnan received the Katheryn Etter School Nurse of the Year Award today surrounded by family and colleagues at the WI Association of School Nurses spring conference. The award criteria is based on excellence in school nursing practice, including Quality, Education, Collaboration, Research, and Leadership. Congratulations on a well deserved honor and thank you for your dedicated years of service in the Prescott School District!

Marie is pictured here with her husband Tom, and three of her daughters. She is the mother of 7 and grandmother to more, including all of "her children" at PSD.

Coach Nick Johnson was selected as the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association's All-Star Head Coach, just a short month off his teams' incredible state tournament run. The Cardinals were crowned the 2018 state champions after a buzzer beating three-point shot by senior Peter Brookshaw over the number one seed, Valders Vikings.

"When I was asked to be the head coach I was extremely honored and excited," Johnson said. "It's a credit to our program's success and what our kids have been able to accomplish over the past several years."

Johnson will have his own assistant coach, Pat Ptacek, on his bench along with Glenwood City's Tristan Kittilson.

"What Pat has done for Prescott basketball is beyond great," Johnson said. "The time and effort he puts in makes our program what it is. Choosing Tristan from Glenwood was an opportunity to get another great coach and friend on our staff."

"Nick has exemplified what it means to work hard, and it's been fun to be a part of that," Ptacek said. "I'm excited to coach these amazing players who we get to interact with and see if we can help shape them a little bit. And there's a chance they're going to teach us something.

There will also be a familiar face on the court, Cardinal senior Peter Brookshaw. The WBCA All-Star games highllight seniors in each division who, along with thtie basketball talent, show excellent character. This year Brookshaw, received all-state honors after this season in which he averaged 30.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.1 steals per game.

"It's a blessing being recognized as an all-star," Brookshaw told the Herald. "It shows that all the hard work you have done is paying off."

The all-star games started back in 1978, and each year the purpose of the games is to raise funds to help fight against childhood cancer.